Infusion Nurse

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Borland Groover is one of Florida’s leading gastroenterology providers. Founded in 1947, our mission is to provide exceptional care and improve the lives of our patients. We value ourselves on delivering quality care (quality), doing the right thing (accountability), caring for our patients (compassion), and taking care of our employees (collaboration). If you love the vision of Borland Groover, and find your values aligning with ours, apply to join our team! POSITION SUMMARY The Infusion Nurse at BGC Infusion Center provides service to all patients receiving infusions. Responsible for administering, assessing and reconstituting medication, as well as health teaching. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Follow the policy and procedures outlined by the Infusion Nurse Supervisor and drug company for administering medication. Administer PPD tests and read and record them. Assess patients before infusions to determine high\-risk infusions. Assess patients during infusions for tolerability and reactions. Contact physicians regarding orders and reactions. Monitor vital signs every 30 minutes or more often when needed. Titrate infusion according to drug company guidelines. Teach patients sign and symptoms to watch for and what to do in Emergency situations. Document the infusion recording all vital signs, current mediations, how patient tolerated procedure and problems experienced with last procedure. In the event of a reaction occurrence complete a detailed progress note and then a letter using Microsoft word to the Physician. Sign and date all physician's letters Sign and date all consent forms. Complete the Remicade Fee ticket. Provide additional comforts such as a blanket, pillow, food, or drink. Stock both medical and food and drink. Complete the order form for medical supplies and submit it to the Administrative Assistant. Make a list of food and drink needed and submit it to the Administrative Assistant. Educate patients appropriately Requires access to Personal Health Information (PHI), HIPAA training is required, and HIPAA compliance is expected. Must follow the organization’s Code of Conduct Must participate in the Compliance Program Initiatives and reporting and Compliance Issues Other duties assigned GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and staff both verbally and in writing. Excellent verbal communication skills.. Great people skills. Able to work independently and also be a team player. Ability to handle patient issues in a tactful, professional way EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Florida Licensed Registered Nurse. CPR/BLS and preferably ACLS. Excellent IV and assessment skills SCHEDULE: Monday\-Thursday 7am\-3:30pm PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Strong customer service skills with both patients and other departments within the practice. Must be able to function in a fast\-paced and possibly stressful environment. Accurate Data Entry skills. Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax, and scanner. Microsoft Office, EMR, and other medical software experience preferred. Ability to work independently, in a team environment, and multi\-task. Maintain a professional and upbeat attitude. Ability to accurately handle cash. Maintain Proper phone etiquette. Ability to communicate in English PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands Sitting: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer: essential Moderate lifting (15\-20 lbs.): essential Walking: Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities: essential Pushing/Pulling: marginal Standing: essential Repetitive motion: marginal Reaching: marginal Bending: marginal Emotional Demands Fast pace: essential Multiple Stimuli: essential Intense customer interaction: essential Frequent change: essential Mental/Sensory Demands Memory: essential Reasoning: essential Hearing: essential Reading: essential Analyzing: essential Logic: essential Verbal communication: essential Written communication: essential BENEFITS (FULL\-TIME ONLY) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K Retirement Plan Life Insurance Short\- and Long\-term disability Profit Sharing Supplemental Insurance Education and Tuition Reimbursement funding Initial Uniform Allowance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Time Off (PTO) Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Paid Holidays IMPORTANT NOTE The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of duties, responsibilities, and skills. Borland Groover is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.